2023 AUDI S8

2 recalls, 0 complaints - 435 TSBs

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal M... Read more

Consequence

A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 90TV. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov ... Read more

356,894 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2022-2023 S8 and A8 vehicles. During air bag assembly, the front-passenger occupant protection flap of the air bag may not have been folded correctly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle... Read more

Consequence

In a crash, an incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury to a child or small person who is seated and unbelted on the front passenger seat and very close to the instrument panel.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2023. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69ET.

1,047 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

EPA Fuel Economy, 2023 AUDI S8

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
4.0L 8-cyl, Automatic (S8) (All-Wheel Drive)	15.0	23.0	18.0	Premium	$4,200

CO2 Emissions: 503.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 AUDI S8

435 manufacturer communications from 324 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	42
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	38
350000 EQUIPMENT	37
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	26
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT	19
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL	19
010000 STEERING	18
030000 BRAKES (PWS)	18

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there is a vehicle electrical system warning stored in the ECM, DTC U046900.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there are scratches, or a coating on the cover of the instrument cluster, or particles in the housing.

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using the Wi-Fi connection (Wireless Carplay).

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using the Wi-Fi connection (Wireless Carplay).

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides general information regarding outside air temperature readings.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information when the headlights do not turn off during daylight hours.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Air suspension warning - DTC P089200 charge handle doesn't release vehicle will not charge Corrosion on wheelhouse cover plate P008700 - low fuel pressure U060B00 - no com to G31 boost pressure sensor Airbag light on, DTCs B101704, B

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is an Air Suspension system fault; DTC C118D01 Compressor for level control electrical error.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is noise from around the instrument cluster.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there is noise when steering.

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information when the Apple CarPlay connection is dropped repeatedly in short intervals.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is a wrong way driver warning in the MMI with MIB3.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when HVAC setting adjustment is not possible.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when there is an air suspension malfunction warning in the cluster; DTC C1260F0n or U112100 is stored in the suspension control module.

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when there is an air suspension malfunction warning in the cluster; DTC C1260F0n or U112100 is stored in the suspension control module.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides general troubleshooting for connection complaints related to Apple CarPlay.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when DTC P0A7D00 is stored.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians enter a record in the PSS Database in instances where the MIL is on and DTC P240700 is stored; Evap leak detection pump circuit.

140000 AIR BAGS

This repair authorization requests that technicians contact the Technical Assistance Center in instances where the Airbag warning lamp is on, DTC B101704, B103604.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the remote control key is inoperative.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the DTC B200096 or B200000 is stored in the telematics control module; ConBox High.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a PSS Database record in instances where the radio favorites are lost/shortcuts are greyed out in vehicles with MIB3.

138500 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

This TSB describes a method for leak detection for R134A and R1234yf refrigerant platforms only.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information on the identification of noises in the dynamic steering.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when there is an air suspension system fault; compressor for level control electrical error; DTC C118D01.

022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when there is an air suspension system fault; compressor for level control electrical error; DTC C118D01.

021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for when there is an air suspension system fault; compressor for level control electrical error; DTC C118D01.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information if there is noise when steering the vehicle.

119110 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM)

This bulletin provides information for when there is a vehicle electrical system warning stored in the ECM, DTC U046900.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there is a vehicle electrical system warning stored in the ECM, DTC U046900.

119127 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT:FLUID/COOLANT

This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the low coolant light is on but the coolant level is within specifications.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is a 48V MHEV electrical system fault with DTC U04690.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when there is a 48V MHEV electrical system fault with DTC U04690.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

This bulletin provides information on visual concerns with the headlight lens.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This bulletin provides information when the exterior lights have moisture accumulation.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving.

161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

This bulletin provides information from the front end and dash panel are heard when the vehicle is moving.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the DTC B1916F5 is entered in address word 0075.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This bulletin provides information when the DTC B1916F5 is entered in address word 0075.

062400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:PUMP

This bulletin provides information for when the MIL is on, DTC P148D00 and P044200; leak diagnostic pump.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the MIL is on, DTC P148D00 and P044200; leak diagnostic pump.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database in instances where the radio plays when the vehicle is parked.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that technicians create a record in the PSS database in instances where the radio plays when the vehicle is parked.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Pending Service Solution (PSS) requests that a record be added to the PSS database in instances where the radio favorites are lost, shortcuts are greyed out on lower screen with MIB3 vehicles.

150000 SEAT BELTS

This bulletin provides information for when there is a seat belt warning, or a pre-sense warning that appears sporadically while driving; DTC B101C07 is stored in the airbag module.

020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin provides information for when there is an air suspension fault - DTC C118D01.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when Remote park assist plus (RPA) is not working; the message "Connection to Vehicle required" appears in the myAudi app.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when Remote park assist plus (RPA) is not working; the message "Connection to Vehicle required" appears in the myAudi app.

171200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LOCK

This bulletin provides information when the front or rear door lock is not locking, is without function, and/or fault messages in DIS, DTC(s) B122D29, B14FF29 or B122B13.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the front or rear door lock is not locking, is without function, and/or fault messages in DIS, DTC(s) B122D29, B14FF29 or B122B13.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using Wi-Fi connection (Wireless CarPlay).

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using Wi-Fi connection (Wireless CarPlay).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information when Apple CarPlay cannot be started using Wi-Fi connection (Wireless CarPlay).

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information when the oil minimum warning illuminates and the oil level is found to be low with the dipstick tool.

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

This bulletin provides information for when the MIL is illuminated; DTC P030000 is stored in the ECM, and corrosion marks are on the cylinder walls.

020000 SUSPENSION

This bulletin provides information when DTCs B200FF0, B200FF1, B200FF3, or B200FF4, B200FF5 are stored in the J775 suspension control unit.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin requests that technicians create a record in the Pending Service Solutions database in instances where the incorrect time is shown on the instrument cluster, or the MMI display.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information for when Apple CarPlay pops up or takes over audio without user intervention in vehicles with the Audi Smartphone Interface.

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information for when Outlook contacts are not accessible via the MMI with Apple devices.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information for when Outlook contacts are not accessible via the MMI with Apple devices.

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

This bulletin provides information pertaining to MMI Navigation database concerns.

140000 AIR BAGS

This bulletin provides information for when the airbag light is illuminated, DTCs B103613, B101713, B101813, B101904.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This bulletin provides information when the wireless connection for the Audi Smartphone Interface drops out in specific areas.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin provides information when the Audi virtual cockpit is blank, DTC B200049, symptom code 10485833)

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information when the Audi virtual cockpit is blank, DTC B200049, symptom code 10485833)

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information for when there is a pixel error in the Audi virtual cockpit.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when there is a pixel error in the Audi virtual cockpit.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information for when the Audi virtual cockpit is distorted due to a broken screen.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the Audi virtual cockpit is distorted due to a broken screen.

160000 STRUCTURE

This bulletin provides information regarding noises and/or vibrations in tight turns.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin provides information when there are flickering lines in Audi virtual cockpit.

353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI

This bulletin requests that a record be entered into the Pending Service Solutions database in instances where the Bluetooth is inoperable or greyed out, Audi connect features are in operable, there is an antenna malfunction or there is an

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin provides information when the driver assist systems have DTC B187A00 with symptom 98341 stored.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information on how to set up and use the SD Creator for obtaining vehicle software updates via the Mirror Server.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the driver assist systems have DTC B187A00 with symptom 98341 stored.

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

This bulletin provides information for when the red coolant warning lamp comes on, or if there is a coolant leak at the turbocharger.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the red coolant warning lamp comes on, or if there is a coolant leak at the turbocharger.

118520 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SENSORS

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

118510 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the parking assistance provides false warnings.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This bulletin provides information when ConBox: DTC B1916F5 or B191604 entered in address word 0075

118820 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:HILL DESCENT ASSIST:SENSOR

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information for when the ABS/ESC speed sensor has an implausible signal.

010000 STEERING

This bulletin provides information when the steering system cannot be "started".

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when the steering system cannot be "started".

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

This bulletin provides information when there is a rattle noise from the rear suspension.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides information when the configuration appears without apparent reason with MIB3.

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This bulletin provides information when there is a message in the instrument cluster: :Instrument cluster: fault. Limited warning messages. Please contact workshop"; B200096.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This bulletin requests that technicians create a record in the Pending Service Solutions database in instances where the air conditioning function favorite on the lower display is lost.

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This bulletin provides information when the Anti-theft alarm intermittently activates; DTC U107600, U10F300.

346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

This bulletin provides information when the MMI screen is blank in MIB3 with Apple CarPlay.

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AUDI S8 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AUDI S8 across all model years (2007, 2026).

43 Total Recalls

53 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

1 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

AUDI S8 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	0	View
2025	1	0	View
2024	1	0	View
2023 (current)	2	0
2022	3	0	View
2021	8	3	View
2020	4	0	View
2018	1	0	View
2017	2	0	View
2016	3	7	View
2015	4	6	View
2014	5	7	View
2013	5	17	View
2009	1	3	View
2008	1	6	View
2007	1	4	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
A6	205	2,172	View
Q5	151	1,727	View
A8	138	357	View
Q7	134	1,343	View
A4	129	3,629	View
A7	120	209	View
S6	118	187	View
S3	111	122	View

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